I’m friending back the strange men who add me on Facebook via the Jordan network, then having protracted conversations with them as to why they’re adding me, what they’re hoping to accomplish, etc. What immediately struck me is that they don’t try to make me interested in them – they assume I am interested rightContinue reading “Sexual Harassment: taking one for the team on Facebook”
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Eurovision, Poetry and Sangria
A big congratulations to Norway’s Alexander Rybak and his lovely, playful “Fairytale” – a huge Eurovision win. Sasha was born in Belarus and speaks Russian as well as Norwegian. I still think that Sweden should have done much better, but “Fairytale” works on so many levels that it’s hard to fault anyone for voting forContinue reading “Eurovision, Poetry and Sangria”
Zachary Quinto is as badass as ever
Or, in other words, the new Star Trek is pretty damn sweet. Enjoy.
Parody of Johann Hari’s piece on Dubai
If you know me well enough, you probably realize that I am as likely to go off on a tirade about one of the Gulf states as anyone. However, even if I leave my professional role aside for a moment, I still must say that this parody on Johann Hari is priceless. Notice that theContinue reading “Parody of Johann Hari’s piece on Dubai”
Just a quick site announcement in regards to the fairy tales
“The Inheritance” has been tweaked and is once again available for your reading pleasure (or displeasure). It’s the first fairy tale I ever published here, so go easy on it, please. Be gentle. Use the leather belt sparingly. đ
Natalia A. 